SMJON07CoverOffice.jpgSiempre Mujer Magazine has kicked off its second annual Siempre Inspiran feature, where they award ten women for their hands-on commitment to important causes relevant to the Hispanic community.

Adamari Lopez was not only selected among the ten women, but also graces the cover and she looks absolutely divine.

We must say that this is a pretty sweet recognition (If we were La Gossiper, we’d want this honor!) and are so happy to know that they have selected some of our favorites. Find out who these inspiring women are after the jump.

· Cover Star Adamari López (Puerto Rican) – The telenovela superstar was diagnosed with breast cancer at 32-years-old and is now cancer-free. As the spokesperson for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, she has helped bring much-needed awareness and education about breast cancer to the Hispanic community. What does she consider the three main characteristics of a successful woman? “Self confidence, patience and dedication,” Lopez tells Siempre Mujer.

· News Personality Candela Ferro (Argentine) – Ferro actively supports various organizations including: the “25 Myths 25 Realities” initiative that tackles AIDS education and prevention; Noche de Paz (“Night of Peace”), which benefits the Special Olympics; and the Live Earth green living campaign. Her work with the Red Cross has raised funds for Hurricane Katrina victims and increased blood donation nationwide.

· Fashion Designer Carolina Herrera (Venezuelan) – As a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Malnutrition, she works to counter malnutrition and its negative impacts, especially in the developing countries. What would Herrera like her legacy to be? “I’d like for my daughters to remember me as a good mother, and that the work says I was a good person and a designer that left a mark,” she says.

· Singer, Actress and Comedienne Angélica Vale (Mexican) – This star of La Fea más Bella, one of the precursors to Ugly Betty, works with World Vision to better the lives of poor children and families across the globe. She explains: “My dream is to become a full-time mom and work behind-the-scenes in the theater.”

· Fox-TV Judge Cristina Pérez (Colombian) – Through her work with the American Immigration Law Foundation, Perez strives to embed law school curriculums with fundamental human values like tolerance and acceptance.

· Actress and Model Patricia Velásquez (Venezuelan) – This daughter of a Mestizo father and a mother from the Wayúu tribe created the Wayúu Taya Foundation, which improves the lives of Latin-American indigenous people through education, health programs and more. Velásquez is also a UNESCO Artist for Peace, dedicated to promoting compassion worldwide.

· Hillary for President Campaign Manager Patti Solís Doyle (Mexican-American) – Solis Doyle is striving for a simple legacy: helping elect the first woman President in the United States. Her job, she says, “is a labor of much love. I’m doing the best for my country.”

· President and Founder of the Imagen Foundation Helen Hernández (Mexican-American) – Her Imagen Awards have spurred on the positive portrayal of Latinos in all media and increased Latino representation within the entertainment industry.

· Creator and Artistic Director of the Ballet Hispanico Tina Ramírez (Venezuelan) – For almost 40 years, Ramirez’s Ballet Hispanico School of Dance has encouraged students to express their pride in their Latino heritage through dance.

· Founder of Zubi Advertising Teresa Zubizarreta (Cuban) – This Hispanic advertising pioneer recognized the power of the market during the male-dominated 1970s and created one of the most important agencies in the country. Zubizarreta, who passed away this year, was actively involved with the Miami community through organizations like the United Way of America and Facts about Cuban Exiles (FACE), which she co-founded.